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Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, Ore. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 Page 7 Report: State prison population increase predicted The Oregon prison popu- lation, which is now approxi- mately 14,000, will exceed 14,700 by late 2011; decline somewhat through mid-2012; then increase through 2019. That’s all according to the semi-annual Oregon Correc- tions Population Forecast from the state Office of Eco- nomic Analysis. The forecast projects the populations of offenders su- pervised by the Oregon Dept. of Corrections (DOC). It esti- mates the number of inmates in the state prison system, as well as the number offenders on probation, parole, and post- prison supervision. It also estimates the number of fel- ony offenders serving sen- tences of 12 or fewer months in county jails. The report, which pro- jects monthly populations during a 10-year period, is due April 1 and Oct. 1 of each year. State agencies, in par- ticular DOC and the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission, use the forecast for budgeting and policy development. State forecasters antici- pate that the prison population will reach 16,000 in 2015. The community corrections popu- lations are currently around 33,000, according to the re- port, and they will increase gradually during the next 10 years to 37,000. Compared to the April 2009 forecast, this prison fore- cast was significantly lower due to the expected effects of HB 3508 (2009). That bill im- plemented several changes to reduce the prison population, including a temporary suspen- sion of laws that set sentences for repeat property crime laws under Measure 57 (2008). Also, more inmates will receive reductions in their sentences for good behavior. Other factors that affected the forecast include a recent increase in prison admissions for offenders who committed person-to-person crimes and slightly more prison releases than previously expected. The local control population fore- cast also declined significantly due to recent efforts by coun- ties to reduce jail. The forecast is available at http://www.oregon.gov/ DAS/OEA/corrections.shtml. Beware phony grandkids telephone scam Attorney General John Kroger is warning Oregon families about scammers who pose as grandchildren claiming to be in trouble and needing money immediately. The Oregon Dept. of Jus- tice’s Consumer Protection Hotline has received several recent calls about the “emergency scam,” also known as the “grandparent scam.” The scam targets grandparents with fake stories about family mem- bers stranded in Canada in ur- gent need of money. The scam usually goes like this: “Hi grandma, it’s me, your favorite grandkid! I am up in Canada right now with my good friend John. Please don’t tell Mom and Dad, but I had an accident. John and I are in a little trouble and need your help. “We hit a car and needed to hire an attorney. Can you please wire me $4,700 so I can pay my attorney and come home? Please don’t tell Mom and Dad! I promise to pay you back when I get home!” There are several red flags that indicate a scammer is at work. Be wary of a caller who: (1) Requests that money be wired in a very short time frame; (2) Claims to be stuck in a foreign country; (3) Insists on secrecy; and/or (4) Gets some personal details wrong. Scammers prey on the emotions of grandparents want- ing to help their grandchildren. Before wiring money, grand- parents should independently confirm the whereabouts of their family members. Be highly skeptical of any phone request for money wires. Ask personal questions to the callers to confirm their identity, about such items as schools attended, pet names, presents given or received, or other family member names. David L. Paulsen U.S. Navy Airman Recruit David L. Paulsen, son of Elisa- beth J. and David A. Paulsen of Cave Junction, recently com- pleted basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Paulsen completed a variety of training that included emphasis on physical fitness. He is a 2008 graduate of Illinois Valley High School. Shear Madness Congratulations Denise Krska on your new business Denise, Margie & Cassandra We wish you much success 592-4247 The Back Street Girls Community Christian Academy Benefit Holiday Craft Bazaar Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Editor’s Note: Factual information for ‘Blotter’ is provided by official law en- forcement agencies. All per- sons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed.) * * * Wednesday, Oct. 21 *Contacted on Caves Hwy. Raymond Edward Ste- vens, 47, was cited on a charge of parole violation and lodged in Josephine County Jail in Grants Pass. *A girl, 5, reported miss- ing on Pinewood Way was located nearly a mile away at a neighbor’s house. *Part of a deer was re- moved from Lakeshore Drive at 4:28 p.m. No indication was given as to which part was moved or where the rest of the animal went. *In the 300 block of S. Redwood Hwy. Troy L. Donahue Jr., 54, was cited on a charge of failure to appear (FTA) on an original charge of driving under the influence of an intoxicant. *Paul Matthew Showalter, 37, was cited on a charge of speeding (70 mph in a 55 mph zone) on Redwood Hwy. in Selma at 7:07 p.m. *Diann Renee Williams, 38, was cited on a charge of speeding (61 mph in a 45 mph zone) on S. Redwood Hwy. at Watkins Street at 7:24 p.m. Shortly thereafter, Nancy L. Linton, 61, was cited for speeding (65 mph in a 45 mph zone) in roughly the same location. *Aaron Joel Lumen, 25, was lodged in county jail on charges of fourth-degree do- mestic assault and coercion following an incident on Crooks Creek Road. Thursday, Oct. 22 *Clifford Ryan Jantz, 19, was cited on a charge of speeding (73 mph in a 55 mph zone) on Redwood Hwy. at Clear Creek Road in Selma at 12:23 a.m. *Joshua Seth McDaniel, 29, was cited on a charge of speeding (60 mph in a 45 mph zone) on Redwood Hwy. near Glendon Road in Kerby at 12:55 a.m. *A Cave Junction woman reported that a former tenant attempted to run her down with a vehicle. *Although several com- plaints were received about a seemingly apparent transient camp off N. Sawyer Avenue, no information had been re- ceived from the property owner. Two people were con- tacted there. *William Judson Burdette Jr., 32, was cited on a charge of speeding (59 mph in a 45 mph zone) on Redwood Hwy. at Pugetville Road in Kerby at 7:16 p.m. *On McMullen Creek Road, Nicolas Steven Davis, 25, was arrested on Grants Pass Dept. of Public Safety warrants charging FTA on charges of first-degree bur- glary, first-, second- and third- degree theft, unauthorized use of a vehicle, felon in posses- sion of a firearm, metham- phetamine possession, second- degree criminal mischief and DUII. *An 8-to-10-inch thick tree was said to be blocking passage on Deer Creek Road at 9:34 p.m. *Three teen-aged persons were warned against trespass- ing at Evergreen Elementary School at 10:55 p.m. *Contacted during a traf- fic stop in the 29000 block of Redwood Hwy., Manuel So- Starting or Growing a Business in Illinois Valley? N e e d m one y? Micro Business-Loan Funding Always Available! *Start-up, existing, home-based or other business enterprises * $200 minimum to $25,000 maximum *Apply at the IVCDO office - 201 Caves Hwy. *Questions? Phone 592-4440 Forest Edge Farm nato Saldana, 33, was lodged in county jail on a Humboldt County warrant charging homicide. Friday, Oct. 23 *Lifeline requested a welfare check on a client who lives on Rockydale Road. She was OK. *Theft of a stainless steel prep table (probably for meals) from Cave Junction Head Start on E. River was reported. *A boy, 13, was trans- ported to Three Rivers Com- munity Hospital in Grants Pass by American Medical Response after he was struck while riding his bicycle on Redwood Hwy. at Laurel Road around 4 p.m. A witness stated that the bicyclist turned in front of a southbound vehi- cle. Also, it was noted that the cyclist was not wearing a seat- belt. (Well, that’s what it read). *Following a confronta- tion among neighbors on W. Schumacher Street at 4:51 p.m., Dudley William Gay, 48, was cited on charges of unlawful use of a firearm and two counts of menacing with a firearm. *An 8-year-old boy on Dick George Road was said to be “evasive” when a call-taker returned his aborted 911 call. He was to be counseled by an adult at the scene about play- ing with a phone. *No problem was located at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building on S. Junction Avenue, where it seems that another child was playing with a phone around 6:22 p.m. *It was stated that a Hogue Drive resident had been assaulted, but no victim was located. *A Cave Junction woman reported that her boyfriend’s “ex” had threatened via tele- phone to “stab her to death.” Saturday, Oct. 24 *A caller on Caves Hwy. noted reckless driving by the operator of a small, dark- colored pickup truck. *Otherwise, not much happened today, apparently. Sunday, Oct. 25 *Christopher Lawrence Shop for your New Winter Hat Try different styles and natural colors LLAMA WOOL HATS AT The Guild Gallery RCC Kerby Belt Bldg Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Forest Edge Farm Derby with knit hatband By Appointment Call 592-6078 Urie, 26; and Elyndsay Arlene Young, 24, each were cited on a charge of unlawful posses- sion of marijuana during a traffic stop in the 100 block of S. Redwood Hwy. Urie also was cited on a charge of im- proper display of vehicle tags. Monday, Oct. 26 *An O’Brien resident stated that she heard her neighbor yelling about ram- ming their house with his ve- hicle and setting the house on fire. Why the neighbor wanted to do that was not logged. *A caller was concerned for the welfare of several dogs left at a residence on Too Far South Lane. The former ten- ants returned to retrieve their dogs, a neighbor said later. Student Crafts z Professional Crafters & Vendors Beaded Jewelry z Holiday Gifts & Decorations Books z Knitted & Crocheted Items z Baked Goods Homemade Chili and Soup, Cornbread and butter Coffee, Hot Teas and Punch available for purchase Questions, call 592-3896 Community Bible Church & Academy gymnasium Enter through front doors 113 S. Caves Ave. Cave Junction Say you saw it in the I.V. News
